Operational Service Leadership Graduate

Salary:  £3 3 ,000 , Permanent role.  
Start date:   September 202 7

Location:   Based within the Anglian   Water   Huntingdon   area .    Please note your placements   and final   role   may vary across the region and   departments,   so flexibility is essential.

Help shape the future of water, the   environment   and the communities we serve

With a plan worth over £11   billion   of investment,   we're   building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As par t of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience,   you'll   develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,   you'll   work on   real challenges   that matter, developing   expertise   across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,   communities   and the environment.

You'll   learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful   responsibility   and build the skills,   knowledge   and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To fin d out more f rom our   rec ent   graduates   ple ase   visit ou r   Angl ian Wate r career s   page

Professional Development & Memberships

We're   committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,   you'll   experience different placements, work on   real business   challenges   and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.   You'll   have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your   expertise   and achieve professional accreditation where   appropriate .

Your programme

Operational Services sits at the heart of keeping the region running. Every day, our teams use technology, data, operational   expertise   and planning to ensure customers receive reliable water services while helping Anglian Water respond to the challenges of the future.

As part of the Operational Services Graduate Programme, you'll gain experience across a range of teams including   Operational Technology, Metering, Operational Control Centre, and Planning & Scheduling , developing an understanding of how these functions work together to support customers, operational performance and environmental outcomes.

You could find yourself:

- Using operational technology and digital systems to support smarter decision making.

- Analysing smart meter data to   identify   insights that   benefit   both customers and operations.

- Working alongside our 24/7 Operational Control Centre, helping coordinate responses to incidents and operational events.

- Supporting Planning & Scheduling teams to ensure the right resources are deployed at the right time.

- Contributing to projects that improve resilience,   efficiency   and customer service.

- Exploring how data, automation and technology can transform operational performance.

Over the two-year graduate programme,   you'll   work with experienced professionals, take ownership of meaningful   projects   and develop a broad understanding of how operational services underpin the delivery of water and water recycling services across the region.

We're   looking for graduates who are naturally curious, enjoy solving problems, embrace   new technology   and want to make a positive impact. No prior industry experience is   required . What matters most is your willingness to learn, collaborate and bring fresh perspectives to the challenges we face. This programme is designed to develop the next generation of operational leaders,   specialists   and innovators. Based on the graduate programme materials, the focus is on developing   expertise   through   real business   challenges, placements and learning from experienced colleagues while supporting customers,   communities   and the environment.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious,   ambitious   and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working   collaboratively   and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly,   we're   looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.   We welcome applicants who are excited about   technology products   and passionate about the water industry.

For this role,   you’ll   need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,   you'll   receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity,   paternity   and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing Date:   27th September 2026

Assessment   Centres   (in Person):  Monday 9 th  November at Lancaster House head office, Huntingdon